California Holidays 2026
Check California Public Holidays and Local Holidays for the year 2026.
Table of Contents
Public Holidays:
Check 2026 state public holidays observed in California.| Public Holidays | ||
| Date | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, Thursday | New Year’s Day | |
| January 19, Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | |
| February 16, Monday | Presidents’ Day | |
| May 25, Monday | Memorial Day | |
| July 4, Saturday | Independence Day (Observed) (2026-07-03) | |
| September 7, Monday | Labor Day | |
| November 11, Wednesday | Veterans Day | |
| November 26, Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | |
| November 27, Friday | Day after Thanksgiving | |
| December 25, Friday | Christmas Day | |
- When a holiday falls on a Saturday, employees shall receive holiday credit.
- When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the following Monday.
Special Days:
Check Special Days observed in California for the year 2026.| Special Days | ||
| Date | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, Saturday | Juneteenth National Freedom Day | |
| September 24, Wednesday | California Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide | |
| February 19, Thursday | A Day of Remembrance | |
| March 7, Saturday | Arbor Day | |
| March 31, Tuesday | Cesar Chavez Day | |
| April 21, Tuesday | John Muir Day | |
| September 25, Friday | Native American Day | |
| September 28, Monday | Cabrillo Day | |
| October 3, Saturday | Stepparents Day | |
| December 7, Monday | Pearl Harbor Day | |
California Holidays Calendar 2026
References:
- For US Post office holidays 2026 list please visit USPS Holidays 2026 .
- US Federal holidays list : California Secretary of State .
- Special Holidays law in California : California Government Code .